Pakistan and Gates Foundation Discuss Wider Cooperation in Health, Agriculture and AI
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates in New York to discuss expanding cooperation between Pakistan and the foundation.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the…
Shehbaz Sharif and Ishaq Dar Step Up Diplomatic Engagement at UNGA 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar have stepped up Pakistan's diplomatic engagement in New York during the 81st United Nations General Assembly session.Shehbaz…
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Sign Visa Agreement for Official Passport Holders
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to remove visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, official, and special passports.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar signed the agreement…
Pakistan’s Conflict and Security Prospects: Political Tensions, AJK Protests, and Militant Violence
Pakistan faced a tense security and political environment during the week of 26 September to 2 October 2025. Militant attacks became less frequent, but several incidents caused heavy casualties. Security…
Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments
Pakistan is continuing diplomatic efforts to help reduce tensions between Iran and the United States as fighting puts the Middle East under renewed pressure.The Strait of Hormuz remains a major…
US Plans Mass Visa Revocations for Up to 200,000 Foreigners
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke B1 and B2 visas held by foreigners who have applied for asylum in the United States. The review could affect up to 200,000…
Pakistan and Iran Make Significant Progress in Talks to End Iran Conflict
In negotiations to lower tensions and find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, Pakistan and Iran have made considerable strides.ni Interior Minister…
Pakistan Sovereign Credit Rating Upgraded by Moody’s to B3
Moody’s has upgraded Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating from Caa1 to B3, marking an improvement in the country’s credit profile. The global ratings agency also kept Pakistan’s outlook stable.The upgrade reflects…
Asim Munir Visits Tehran After Speaking with Trump
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir traveled to Tehran on Monday after speaking with U.S. President Donald Trump the previous week, according to three Pakistani sources. The sources said…
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a cooperative defense agreement that states that an attack on any one of them would be deemed an attack on all three.The agreement was…
